Sunday, July 20, 2025

Let Your Worries Wash Away

 Hello, creative friends!

Today I’m sharing a calming coastal card that features one of my favorite designs from the Nantucket Sea Escape Paper Pack by Pajama Crafter Stamps. This paper is so stunning, I couldn’t bear to cover it up—so I made it the star of the show by framing it as the focal point of my card.

The deep, moody blue shells captured in the paper feel like they’ve been plucked straight from a dreamy seaside stroll. To elevate the relaxing beach vibe, I paired the scene with a perfect sentiment from the Sea You Soon stamp set:
“Let your worries wash out with the tide.”
Ahhh. Can’t you just feel the waves rolling in?


I am also participating in this month's Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge to use patterned paper: #simonsayschallenge @simonsayschallenge #sssigchallenge

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🌟 Did you hear? Pajama Crafter Stamps just released their July Collection, and it’s all about Unstoppable Adventures—the wild, sunny ride of summer, complete with laughter, chaos, highs, lows, and those hilariously relatable struggle-bus moments!

πŸ’› Join the fun by hopping over to the @PajamaCrafterStamps Instagram account. There’s an inspiring hop filled with beautiful projects and a chance to win a generous prize!
πŸŽ‰ Comments are open until July 22 at 11:59 PM EDT, so don’t miss it!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this card inspires a little coastal calm in your own creative adventures.

Friday, July 18, 2025

Unstoppable Adventures Begin Today!

πŸš€ Unstoppable Adventures Begin Today!

Hello, crafty friends!
It’s Release Day at Pajama Crafter Stamps, and I’m thrilled to share two cards from the new Unstoppable Adventures collection! This release is all about embracing the wild, sunny, and sometimes hilariously chaotic ride of summer. From lazy days in the pasture to bold steps of courage, these new sets bring heart, humor, and high vibes to your craft table. See the HOP details below!!


πŸ„ Card 1: Let’s Graze and Laze

First up, I had a blast creating a lighthearted summer scene with the Chillin' With the Herd stamp set. I started by masking the sweet cow so he could plop right down on a checked picnic blanket, which I paper pieced using the same cheerful paper as the background. It’s a perfect mix of cozy and country!

I couldn’t resist adding some fussy-cut picnic foods to the spread—yes, that’s an apple tucked into the cow’s “hand,” and of course, a bottle of milk too! (Don’t think too hard about that part... πŸ˜†) The sentiment reads:
“Let’s graze and laze all summer long,”
...and honestly? That sounds like the perfect plan.




πŸ’ͺ Card 2: You Are Unstoppable

Next, I went bold and bright with the Unstoppable stamp set. I started with vibrant watercolor powders to create a textured background, layering colors with water until I reached a dreamy, dynamic blend. Once dry, I randomly brushed on white embossing powder and heat set it for extra texture and movement—it’s such a fun effect!

The empowering sentiment: “Word of the Day Year: Unstoppable.” perfectly captures the spirit of this courageous girl, detailed with Copic markers.

Inside the card, I stamped Ephesians 6:1, a powerful scripture that’s included in the set itself, making this card as meaningful as it is bold.



✨ The Unstoppable Adventures Hop

This month’s Unstoppable Adventures release includes:

  • 🎨 One must-have dynamic stencil

  • πŸ–Ό️ Five adventurous new stamp sets

The whole collection celebrates the highs, lows, and sometimes struggle-bus-worthy detours of summer—because creativity thrives even in chaos! Whether you're chasing sunshine, wrangling picnic baskets, or just trying to keep your cool by the pool, these sets are ready to tag along.

πŸŽ‰ Want to win a generous prize?
Hop over to the @PajamaCrafterStamps Instagram page and join the Unstoppable Adventures Inspiration Hop!
Every stop on the hop is filled with bright ideas and beautiful projects to spark your summer creativity.

πŸ•š Comments are open through July 22 at 11:59 PM EDT, so don’t miss your chance!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope these cards made you smile—and reminded you that no matter what summer throws your way… you are unstoppable. πŸ’›


Saturday, July 5, 2025

Angels, Santas & Gingerbread—Oh My!

 It’s Release Day at SweetMissDaisy Designs – and oh, what a festive and fabulous lineup it is!

This new collection delivers the cool, creative breeze of Christmas in July with four incredible stamp sets and four beautiful paper packs—perfect for sparking your holiday crafting spirit.

❄️ Card 1: Star Snow Angel

Isn’t she the sweetest? Inspired by #ArtNudge 725A, I leaned into the color palette and playful spirit of the photo prompt. The girl in the image is holding an American flag, so I echoed that energy with extra stars as embellishments. For the background, I tore paper from the Let it Snowman pack to add texture and whimsy. This project is also part of this week’s Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge, where a charming porch snowman sparked my imagination. Wouldn’t this little Star Snow Angel make the cutest life-sized porch dΓ©cor IRL?

πŸŽ… Card 2: Hope For All

This Santa is just stunning—his gentle expression and the added elements in the Hope For All set make it a joy to create with. I stamped the North Pole postmark twice, then added the snowflake trio partially on the white panel and partially on patterned paper from the Distressed Snowflake pack. The paper itself is dreamy, filled with subtle snowflakes and postmarks. I again drew from #ArtNudge 725A for my colors. This card is also headed to the Splitcoaststampers Fan Club Christmas Challenge!

πŸ‘Ό Card 3: Angel Wishes

For my third card, I shifted away from patriotic colors and dove into the soft charm of Angel Wishes. I began with #ArtNudge 725A in mind and chose paper from the Gingerbread pack, but soon realized the “blue” border had a lovely purplish tint—so I went with it! I think it actually follows #ArtNudge 725C more closely! I truly loved coloring this sweet angel, and the tones turned out just right.

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The ArtNudge Challenge is open to all makers!  Link any type of art project featuring the photo prompts at the challenge blog link page for a chance to win a prize!  



Thanks so much for stopping by!
Be sure to visit the SweetMissDaisyDesigns Etsy shop to see the full Christmas in July release—it’s live and ready to inspire your next handmade masterpiece.




Friday, July 4, 2025

Baby, You're a Firework! And a Sale!

 Happy 4th of July, friends!

This week’s Free 4 All Challenge at Splitcoaststampers is all about Romance—think "adore you" moments, sweet sentiments, and heartfelt designs.

I couldn’t resist mixing things up with a little love and some fireworks! I paired the adorable kitty from the High Five stamp set by Pajama Crafter Stamps with fireworks and the sentiment from Yankee Doodle Day. My husband and I both adore kitties, so this playful image and the "Baby, You’re a Firework!" sentiment made the perfect combo for a fun card just for him. (Let’s be honest—I’m definitely the fiery one in the relationship! πŸ˜„)

We’d love to see how you interpret the challenge! Head over to the Splitcoaststampers F4All Challenge and join the fun.


πŸ’₯ Bonus! Pajama Crafter Stamps is having a fabulous 4th of July sale—25% off patriotic supplies and up to 60% off clearance items!


πŸŽ† Red, White, and BOOM! πŸŽ†
πŸ’₯ Our 4th of July Sale is exploding with deals! πŸ’₯
25% OFF all patriotic supplies
πŸ”₯ Final clearance up to 60% OFF – while supplies last!
πŸ—“️ Valid July 4–6, 2025 until 11:59 PM EDT
✅ No code needed
🚫 All clearance sales are final. No returns. Not valid on previous purchases.
🧨 Don’t miss out — shop before it’s gone!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Let Your Worries Wash Away

 Hello, creative friends! Today I’m sharing a calming coastal card that features one of my favorite designs from the Nantucket Sea Escape P...